Start the New Year with joie de vivre as you soak in the elegant allure that attracts the rich and famous to the exquisite French Riviera. Unpack for a leisurely multi-night stay, embracing the luxury and breathtaking beauty of the French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. Spend time in the fairy-tale principality of Monaco. Discover the opulence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Gardens. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous in Cannes. Watch artisans create fragrant perfumes. Enjoy leisure time to explore on your own. It’s time you lived a little bit of the good life.

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

  • Tour Nice, the sunny playground of the rich and famous.
  • Explore Monaco and see its iconic sites, such as the Cathedral and the Prince's Palace.
  • Travel to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the "Crown Jewel of the French Riviera."

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

  • Savor the Riviera’s Mediterranean cuisine during dinner in Vieux Nice.
  • Enjoy a typical French lunch in the tearoom of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
  • Toast to the New Year during a festive gala dinner.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Visit the stunning seaside palazzo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens.
  • Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop.
  • Discover Nice with a local foodie on an interactive city tour.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:
  • 9 Days
  • 8 Nights
Meals:
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 3 Dinners
day 1

Overnight Flight

It’s time to live the good life and embark on a getaway to the fabulous French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur. With its elegant coastal resorts, superb eateries, chic boutiques and captivating museums, it’s the ultimate sunny retreat for the elite. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure, which begins with an overnight flight to France.

Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 2

Nice (French Riviera), France - Tour Begins

Your tour commences in the stunning city of Nice, a coastal pearl of the Mediterranean known for its legendary opulence and balmy beaches. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in Vieux Nice featuring Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine.

Meal included: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 3

Nice: the Flower Market & the Local Foodie

Get to know Nice with a local expert. Meander through the city’s famed flower market and be enhanced by brightly colored blooms. Then, delve into the Old Town, sampling local delicacies while on a tasting tour. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you will visit one of Nice’s world-class art galleries, such as the Chagall or the Matisse Museums. Or find your favorite café for the week and soak in the local life.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 4

Glamorous Cannes & a New Year’s Eve Celebration

Journey to Cannes and rub elbows with Europe’s elite. Walk in the footsteps of celebrities when you see the Film Festival Palace and the iconic red carpet featured during the Cannes Film Festival. During free time, explore the cobbled lanes of the Le Suquet neighborhood or the lively Forville farmer’s market. Then, sail* across the Bay of Cannes to the tiny island of Saint-Honorat, belonging to the monks of Lérins Abbey. Pause for a taste of the locally produced wine before returning to Nice in the late afternoon. This evening, ring in the New Year with a festive gala dinner at your hotel.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 5

Monaco: Alluring & Royal

Happy New Year! Begin 2023 traveling along the spectacular Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco. On a walking tour, view the changing of the guards and visit the Cathedral of Monaco – the permanent resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Then it’s your choice! Explore more of the tiny Principality as Monaco's public bus takes you across to Monte Carlo for views of its famous Casino -OR- visit the Oceanographic Museum, perusing its aquarium and the collection of fossils and skeletons amassed by the great researcher Jacques Cousteau.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 6

Hilltop Grasse & Perfume Workshop

Today, learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop and tour of the Fragonard Perfumery, where fragrant formulations have been prepared since 1782. Spend time soaking up the atmosphere of this charming Provençal hill town before returning to Nice for an evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll stroll along the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais or set off in search of the whimsical architecture of St. Nicholas’ cathedral.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Aston La Scala
day 7

Once Upon a Villa

Head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, referred to as the crown jewel of the French Riviera, where you’ll visit the impressive Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Uncover the lush gardens replete with jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit to the villa is complete with lunch served in the charming tearoom overlooking the Bay of Villefranche. Back in Nice, enjoy free time to relax and take in the laid-back atmosphere along the Riviera. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to a petanque lesson and tournament, including an open bar and some tasty snacks.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
day 8

St. Paul de Vence: An Artist’s Haven

This morning, venture to historic St. Paul de Vence, situated atop a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence. Explore this walled medieval village, soaking in its distinctive light said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall and other artists. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
day 9

Nice - Tour Ends

Depart for home with many wonderful memories of your journey through the Cote d'Azur.

Meal included: Breakfast
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